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Zaton Weather in December

Zaton in December averages 12°C (54°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. December is part of the rainy season, and falls within the winter season, so frequent rainfall is typical.

Rainfall in Zaton in December

Zaton is in the rainy season in December, with rain on around 13 days and an average of 205 mm (8.1 in). Rainy season showers here are typically intense, often clearing quickly but coming down hard while they last.

Temperature in Zaton in December

In December, Zaton gets moderate temperatures, with highs of 12°C (54°F). Nights cool to around 6°C (43°F). December is part of winter. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With lows around 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Zaton in December

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. Even though this month is part of the rainy season, you could still see the sun every now and then.

Average water temperature in December

The water is 16°C (61°F) this month — cool enough to feel refreshing on a warm day, but cold enough that most people won't stay in for long without a wetsuit.

December in Zaton can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Zaton Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C (61°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 205 mm (8.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 60% *  
SunshineSunshine 125 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Dubrovnik, Croatia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Best Places in Croatia in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Zaton in December

The weather can be unpredictable in December, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. The water temperature sits at about 16°C (61°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Zaton in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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